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River Valley School District in Berrien County, Michigan, is soliciting bids for its 2019 Facilities Improvement Projects, which encompasses comprehensive renovations across three school locations: Middle-High School, Three Oaks Elementary, and Chikaming Elementary. The procurement seeks separate prime contractors for multiple trade divisions including general trades, roofing, glass and glazing, drywall, flooring, painting, mechanical, electrical, and sitework. Specific project scopes include remodeling school offices, creating new secure vestibules, renovating toilet rooms, replacing roofing, upgrading electrical and mechanical systems, and performing parking lot resurfacing. Bidders must submit a $100 refundable plan deposit and provide a 5% bid security in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, or money order. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the Middle-High School Library, with bid proposals due by 4:00 p.m. on March 14, 2019. The district plans to award contracts to separate prime contractors on or about March 29, 2019, and requires contractors to submit a familial disclosure statement and an Iran Business Relations Affidavit.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Construction management for the project will be handled by JP Barnes Consulting, LLC, with architectural services provided by Hebard & Hebard Architects, Inc. Prevailing wages will not apply to this project, and the school district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive irregularities in the bidding process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the improvements across multiple school buildings suggests a substantial investment in facilities upgrades. Potential bidders should note that the project involves multiple trade divisions, indicating opportunities for contractors with specialized expertise in school facility renovation and improvement. The district's explicit requirement for detailed documentation and the structured bidding process suggests a comprehensive and competitive procurement approach aimed at selecting qualified contractors for these critical school improvement projects.